What Every Parent Needs to Know: A Psychologist's Guide to Raising Happy, Nurtured Children
Backed by the most up-to-date scientific research, The Science of Parenting, 2nd Edition provides evidence-based parenting advice about how you should care for your child, with practical strategies from birth to 12 years of age. Child psychotherapist Dr. Margot Sunderland has more than 30 years' experience that she brings to this internationally-acclaimed guide, and she provides numerous case studies to relate the science to real life.
From separations and time apart to forms of discipline to the latest thinking on screen time, this guide traces the direct effect of different parenting practices on your child's brain. Summaries at the end of every chapter provide key takeaways and make action points simple and clear so you can begin to implement them immediately.
As a professional who works with families, Dr. Sunderland is attuned to the struggle of parents juggling lives at work and at home. This second edition of The Science of Parenting provides newly added, invaluable advice on making the most of your time with your child, so that you can forge a strong bond and have a positive relationship.
The Science of Parenting remains the greatest work on what science can teach us about parenting and the remarkable effects of love, nurture, and play on a child's development.
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 320
Book Binding: Hardcover
Year of Publication: 2023
Publisher: Dk
Language: en
ISBN: 9780744081909
Creator Bio
Margot Sunderland is a renowned child psychologist, psychotherapist, and author who has dedicated her career to helping parents raise happy and healthy children. She holds a degree in psychology and has over 30 years of experience working with families and children. Sunderland is the Director of Education and Training at the Centre for Child Mental Health in London and has also served as the Chair of the Executive Committee for the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy. She is a sought-after speaker and has appeared on numerous television and radio programs to share her expertise on child development and parenting. Through her writing and workshops, Sunderland offers practical advice and evidence-based strategies for parents to nurture their child's emotional well-being and support their overall growth and development.
